CVE-2017-7004 Race condition in n/a
A race condition in the Security component allows attackers to bypass entitlement restrictions for sending XPC messages via a crafted app.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-7004?
CVE-2017-7004 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 3 Apr 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3.2 is affected. macOS before 10.12.5 is affected. The issue involves the "Security" component. A race condition allows attackers to bypass intended entitlement restrictions for sending XPC messages via a crafted app.
Weakness: CWE-362
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7004?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7004?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7004 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-7004 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-7004 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pg45-3x6f-6r9m.